I cant believe Tejas Chocolate hasn't made the list here although it is in Tomball I guess, not Hou proper. It's my #1 brisket , #1 side and #2 rib place in Houston.
I would also consider CorkScrew, Pit Room and a little know secret by Minute Maid park, Jackson Street. I like Pinkerton's but everything is by the pound without a cheaper 2 meat/side option like other places that seems to drive the costs up slightly per person.
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